Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Pucks in Depth: The Wild’s Hot Start … Canucks Need Scoring … Under the Radar Rookie

On the Minnesota Wild ... The Bruce Boudreau era in Minnesota is off to an excellent start as the Wild own a 6-3-1 record through 10 games and sit atop the league's toughest division. The Wild probably aren't deserving of…

Todd Cordell

NHL Injuries: Jets, Flyers, Ducks, Senators, Penguins and Blue Jackets

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Defenseman Tyler Myers is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Ken Wiebe: Aside from Myers being out, the Jets are also without Mark Stuart due to a lower-body injury. The Jets recalled Julian Melchiori. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Hawks, Canucks, Ducks, Bruins, Wild and more

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp (concussion-like symptoms) worked out on Sunday. Cody Eakin (knee) is skating but is still two to three weeks away from returning to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Forward Ales Hemsky will be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Leafs, Ducks, Scouting, Seattle and World Juniors

On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba: "I did not get sense in dealing w/ people I deal w/ in Winnipeg that they're feeling the heat even a…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Jets, Ducks, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Coyotes

On the LA Kings, Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The LA Kings may need to find a goalie to save their season. Jonathan Quick is out, and…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Jagr, Rakell, Koekkeok, PTOs, Vegas, Rankings and Weise

On Jaromir Jagr ... NHL PR: Florida Panthers Jaromir Jagr scored his 750th NHL goal. Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801) are the only other players to score over 750 goals in the NHL. Jagr was playing in his…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Isles, Blues, Stars, Capitals and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Todd Walsh: Goaltender Mike Smith returned to Phoenix to get another opinion on his lower-body injury. He's still day-to-day. Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they've received some test results on Smith, but they don't have a…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Coyotes and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn't travelling with the Penguins. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he'll be ready for Friday.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Flames, Ducks, Blues and Blue Jackets

On the Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff continues to tell teams that call him about RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba that if he doesn't get exactly…

Mark Easson

Injury Notes: Flyers, Canes, Habs, Wild, Sens and More

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that defenseman Michael Del Zotto will be out for four to five weeks with a lower-body injury. Tim Panaccio: Putting Del Zotto on the LTIR to start the…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Suspension, Waivers and Injury Notes

On the LA Kings ... NHL Player Safety: Forward Tanner Pearson was suspended for the remainder of the preseason and two regular season for an illegal check to the head. On waivers yesterday ... James Mirtle: Players who were put…

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